• Do not install or apply a wheel lock on a product with worn wheels that are less than 6 in. diameter.
• Do not leave a patient or occupant unattended. Hold the product while a patient or occupant is on the product.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot.
• Do not attach restraint straps to the base tubes or cross tubes.
• Always locate the buckle away from obstructions or accessories on the cot to avoid the risk of accidental release of
P P e e d d i i - - M M a a t t e e ® infant restraint system and injury to the infant.
• Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion. Power
washing equipment may aerate contamination.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to the patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
• Always install the cot fastener by qualified personnel only to be in conformance to this standard. 1/4" steel backing
plates (or equivalent) are required beneath the mounting surface (ambulance floor or tray system) at all mounting points.
• Always clear any obstacles that may interfere and cause injury to the operator or patient before operating the product.
• Do not apply the steer lock and attempt to push the product sideways.
• Do not entangle the restraint straps in the base frame when you raise or lower the cot.
• Always secure the defibrillator platform to the product when you use the defibrillator platform.
• Always use and adjust the straps that are provided with the defibrillator platform to secure the defibrillator.
• Always change the installation location or adjust the straps for your specific defibrillator size or shape.
• Do not load the defibrillator platform above the safe working load of 30 lb (13.6 kg).
• Do not load the IV pole above the safe working load of 25 lb (11.3 kg).
• Do not load the oxygen bottle holder above the safe working load of 15 lb (6.8 kg).
• Do not use two oxygen bottle holders at the same time.
• Do not steam clean or ultrasonically clean the product.
• Do not exceed 180° F (82° C) as the maximum water temperature.
• Do not exceed 1500 psi (130.5 bar) as the maximum water pressure. If you are using a hand held wand to wash the
product, keep the pressure nozzle at a minimum of 24 in. (61 cm) from the product.
• Always allow to air dry.
• Do not clean, disinfect, service, or perform maintenance while the product is in use.
• Always wipe the product with clean water and dry after cleaning. Some cleaning products are corrosive in nature and
may cause damage to the product. Failure to properly rinse and dry the product leaves a corrosive residue on the
surface of the product and may cause premature corrosion of critical components.
• Always use authorized parts to avoid the risk of product damage.
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